User:Hishutup/Unofficial Enderal Port

Unofficial Enderal Port

This is going to be a collection of step or a process in order to port Enderal into SSE. There are a few files that are required that cannot be provided and will have to be done manually. This process is fairly straight forward but I'm not all that concerned about pretty-ing up things. If someone want to take on that responsibility, feel free.
Also, do not be that person that asks the SureAI group for any help. You are the one that will ruin the fun.

Keep in mind there are several issues and I would definitely recommend to not use it in a play through as things will break for sure.

Download and configure MO2

Basically, the way I have things configured, I am using my vanilla install of SSE and then using some configuration in MO to facilitate the installation of Enderal from the Steam release.

Enderal

Download Enderal from the steam page and install it somewhere. We only need this to copy the assets from. Someone can probably put together some sort of symlink system, maybe later.

MO2

1. Do the necessary setup as you would for any SSE modding setup.
2. Create a mod folder in MO and call it something like "Enderal Base Files".
3. Copy the following files and folders:

E - *.BSA
L - *.BSA
*.esm
Video\
Strings\
Interface\
Meshes\
SKSE\Plugins\CharGen\
SKSE\Plugins\source\
SKSE\Plugins\StorageUtilData\
SKSE\Plugins\JCData\

Edit Inis

I don't know what all needs to be configured but glancing through the inis and doing a visual comparison there are very few modifications.

Skyrim.ini

[General]
sTestFile1=
sTestFile2=
sTestFile3=
sIntroSequence=1
SLocalSavePath=..\Enderal\Saves\

[MapMenu]
uLockedObjectMapLOD=32
uLockedTerrainLOD=32
sWorldMapOverlayNormalSnowTexture=
sWorldMapOverlayNormalTexture=
fWorldMapDepthBlurScale=0.0000
fMapWorldMaxPanSpeed=80000.0000
fMapWorldCursorMoveArea=0.4000
fMapWorldYawRange=20.0000
fMapWorldMinPitch=90.0000
fMapWorldMaxPitch=90.3000

Remove Extra SSE Files

1. Create, or find an empty plugin, like that of the HD-DLC or by creating an override then deleting the record in xEdit.
   • You can also use the one provided here: File:SSE Blanks.7z
2. In xEdit flag the file as an ESM. Doing so keeps MO happy.
3. Copy the file two more time and rename the empty esm to the dlc
   • Dawnguard.esm
   • HearthFires.esm
   • Dragonborn.esm
4. Next create an empty BSA (or use the one from the archive above)
   • I was able to do this by extracting one of the default textures from the BSA and then packing the BSA with the official archive tool.
5. Create two more copies of the empty BSA.
   • Skyrim - Voices.bsa
   • Skyrim - Voices_en0.bsa
   • Skyrim - VoicesExtra.bsa
6. Create a new mod folder in MO called "SSE File Remover" or the like.
7. Move all the created files into that mod.

Activate Enderal BSAs

There is not enough spare characters to add the Enderal BSAs to the sResourceArchiveList or sResourceArchiveList2 inis, therefore we need to use the good ol' esp activators.

1. Create an empty plugin file, like that of the empty masters.
2. Don't flag it as an esm
3. Create eight more copies
   • E - Meshes.esp
   • E - Music.esp
   • E - Scripts.esp
   • E - Sounds.esp
   • E - Textures1.esp
   • E - Textures2.esp
   • E - Textures3.esp
   • L - Textures.esp
   • L - Voices.esp

Porting Assets

Packed Files

SSE Assets Optimizer

This is a utility that pretty much everything all in one. Though, there are a few extra step we'll be taking.

Procedure

1. Launch SSE Assets Optimizer
   1. "Open Directory" and point to the Enderal Base Files folder
   2. Check every box except pack loose assets, dry run, and all meshes
2. Let the application run until finished

Replacing SKSE DLLs

The dlls included with Enderal are not only not compatible with the x64 executable but it has to be for a specific version of skyrim.
I have no idea what assets are required from the replacements. I assume Enderal is perfect and the replacements for the DLLs are compatible with the old scripts.

Deleting or Hiding Originals

While you follow this section, be sure to remove or delete the old plugin's files as you install the replacement.

AHZmoreHUDPlugin.dll (moreHud)

Replacement: moreHud SE

Adds additional information to the HUD, including if a book is read, value by weight, enchantments and if you've already learned them, and more.

Installation

- Only install the SKSE\Plugins\AHZmoreHUDPlugin.dll file, replacing the one that came with Enderal.

CrashFixPlugin.dll (Crash Fixes)

Replacement: SSE Engine Fixes

There are so many things this plugin does for Oldrim, but where we're going it won't help us, so grab the equivalent for SSE.

Installation

1. Remove the following files:
   • \Data\SKSE\Plugins\CrashFixPlugin.dll
   • \Data\SKSE\Plugins\CrashFixPlugin.ini
   • \Data\SKSE\Plugins\CrashFixPlugin_preload.txt
2. Install SSE Engine Fixes Part 1
3. Open SKSE\Plugins\EngineFixes64.ini
   • Edit the following:

INI changes will be added when settings are examined.
For now, leave EngineFixes64.ini at default.

1. • Open SKSE\Plugins\EngineFixes64_SNCT.ini
   • Edit the following:

INI changes will be added when settings are examined.
For now, leave EngineFixes64_SNCT.ini at default.

1. Install SSE Engine Fixes Part 2.
   • Part 2 is installed to SSE's root folder, where SkyrimSE.exe, SkyrimSELauncher.exe, and skse64_loader.exe are.

flat_map_markers.dll (Flat Map Markers)

Replacement: Flat Map Markers SSE

This moves all of the map markers onto the same plane, preventing them from moving around based on perspective as you look around the map.

Installation

1. Install entire package
2. Open SKSE\Plugins\FlatMapMarkersSSE.json
3. Replace contents with the following:

{
	"whiteListedWorldSpaces": [
		{
			"name": "Vyn, Enderal",
			"editorID": "Vyn",
			"markerHeight": 100000.0,
			"enabled": true
		}
	]
}

fs.dll

This is a dll specific to Enderal.
The source is included with Enderal which we will use to rebuild the plugin. I cannot provide the dll directly to you, therefore you need to build it yourself.
I have a tentative guide further down, it should be easy enough to follow. Its also not supposed to be the easiest read because this is for more advanced users to start, sorry.

InsertAttackData.dll

Not sure, there is an equivalent. Only install the SKSE\Plugins\InsertAttackData.dll file.

JContainers.dll

I'm going to guess this is for JSON, there is a replacer for SSE.

LipSyncFix.dll

This file was specific for oldrim, it adjusted the lip sync. Again, not needed.

MDX_NoPoisonDialogs.dll

Removed the poison dialogue box, there is a replacer

MfgConsole.dll

I believe this enhances the console. I don't know if there is a replacer, I don't really care though.

OneTweak.dll

I was never a fan. There is a replacement but I don't care.

SkyrimRedirector.dll

This plugin redirects the ini location, not needed as we have mo.

StorageUtil.dll

I have no idea, there is a replacer though. Only install the SKSE\Plugins\StorageUtil.dll file.

tkplugin.dll

Not sure, but there is a replacer. Only install the SKSE\Plugins\tkplugin.dll file.

WIP Recompiling an skse dll as skse 64

This is a generic guide to compile very basic plugins to x64.
Honestly, I have some idea of what I am doing, but I am quite literally figuring it out as I go.
I'll work on something a bit later to verify the functionality of the plugin.

Visual Studio 2017 Community

As far as I know, it doesn't really matter which version of VS(Visual Studio) you use.
I barely know how to use this very powerful tool and all I can recommend is install it and attempt to follow the guide.

Steam API

This api is required to allow achievements.
You must download version 1.34, all other versions will not work.
Place the steamworks sdk folder some where because we'll need a few things.

skse64

Grab this and install it for the base game if you haven't already, you only need the exe and dlls. You'll need the src folder, rather what is inside of it.

Recompiling fs.dll from src in x64 from win32

This guide is mainly focused around fs.dll. The only reason I was even able to figure this out was because there are no memory offsets, making this plugin easier to build for x64.
This guide will not apply for all skse plugins.

Solution Configuration

1. Navigate to the Enderal files\SKSE\Plugins\Source\fs_skse_plugin
   1. Delete the following folders:
      • common
      • skse
   2. Open the solution file
2. If you get a dialogue about retargeting, click OK
3. Remove the following projects from the solution:
   • common
   • skse
4. From the SKSE64 archive move the following folders to fs_skse_plugin folder:
   • src\common
   • src\skse64
5. Add "Existing Project..." for the following projects:
   • fs_skse_plugin\common\common_vc14.vcxproj
   • fs_skse_plugin\skse64\skse64_common\skse64_common.vcxproj
   • fs_skse_plugin\skse64\skse64\skse64.vcxproj
6. For the fs project, add the following references:
   • common_vc14
   • skse64_common
   • skse64
7. For the solution "Retarget Solution", click OK
8. For the solution "Configuration Manager..."
   • Change the solution configuration to Release
   • Change the solution platform to x64
   • For fs create a new platform, x64 and copy from Win32, don't create new solution platforms
   • Check all the build boxes
9. For skse64 project, Properties:
   • General\Configuration Type, set to Static Library
   • Build Events\Post-Build Event, remove the Command Line
10. For every project:
    • C/C++\General\Additional Include Directories, add the following:
      • $(SolutionDir)common
      • $(SolutionDir)skse64

fs project fixes

Project properties

1. C/C++\General\Additional Include directories
   • add the public folder that is located in steam's "sdk\" folder
2. Linker\General\Additional Library Directories
   • add win64 folder that is located in steam's "sdk\redistributable_bin\" folder
3. Linker\Input\Additional Dependencies
   • remove skse.lib
   • add steam_api64.lib

main.cpp

Change skse reference

#include "skse/PluginAPI.h"
#include "skse/skse_version.h"

#include "skse64/PluginAPI.h"
#include "skse64_common/skse_version.h"

Change SKSE version reference, which at the time of writing is

else if (skse->runtimeVersion != RUNTIME_VERSION_1_9_32_0)

else if (skse->runtimeVersion != RUNTIME_VERSION_1_5_62)

Change log path

gLog.OpenRelative(CSIDL_MYDOCUMENTS, "\\My Games\\Skyrim\\SKSE\\FS.log");

gLog.OpenRelative(CSIDL_MYDOCUMENTS, "\\My Games\\Skyrim Special Edition\\SKSE\\FS.log");

exports.def

Very minor change

LIBRARY "skaar"

LIBRARY "fs"

Achievements.h

Change skse references

#include "skse/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse/GameReferences.h"

#include "skse64/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse64/GameReferences.h"

Achievements.cpp

Change skse references

#include "GameMenus.h"
#include "GameEvents.h"

#include "skse64/GameMenus.h"
#include "skse64/GameEvents.h"

CreatePotion.h

Change skse references

#include "skse/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse/GameReferences.h"
#include "skse/GameObjects.h"

#include "skse64/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse64/GameReferences.h"
#include "skse64/GameObjects.h"

CreatePotion.cpp

Change SKSE references

#include "skse\GameObjects.h"
#include "skse\GameData.h"

#include "skse64\GameObjects.h"
#include "skse64\GameData.h"

Change FormHeap and remove arr properties due to SKSE to SKSE64 change

FormHeap_Free(effectItems.arr.entries);

Heap_Free(effectItems.entries);

PhasmalistInventoryFunctions.h

Change SKSE references

#include "skse/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse/GameReferences.h"

#include "skse64/PapyrusNativeFunctions.h"
#include "skse64/GameReferences.h"

PhasmalistInventoryFunctions.cpp

Change SKSE references

#include "skse\GameExtraData.h"
#include "skse\GameBSExtraData.h"
#include "skse\GameRTTI.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusWornObject.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusEnchantment.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusWeapon.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusArmor.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusBook.h"
#include "skse\PapyrusSpell.h"

#include "skse64\GameExtraData.h"
#include "skse64\GameBSExtraData.h"
#include "skse64\GameRTTI.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusWornObject.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusEnchantment.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusWeapon.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusArmor.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusBook.h"
#include "skse64\PapyrusSpell.h"

Namespace changes with SKSE64

ExtraContainerChanges::EntryDataList

EntryDataList

Namespace and structure changes with SKSE64

ExtraContainerChanges::EntryData

InventoryEntryData

Build

1. Start the build process for the fs project
2. After it finishes check the "fs_skse_plugin\x64\Release" for a fs.dll file
3. In the Enderal Base Files folder copy the dll to SKSE\Plugins\

Common issues

• Unknown types

Checks your additional include directory paths, the common folder is the likely candidate.

• Unable to create file

Run vs as admin

• Total chaos...

Check the include directories.

Extra Mods

I guess this is where mods will be added to alleviate some of the issues that SSE has.

Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer -CBBE-

There is an issue with female feet glitching out horrifically, this solves and doesn't leave a horrible seam. Manually install the following files from the Core folder

meshes\actors\character\character assets\femalefeet_*

SkyUI

The system menu crashes when it is accessed. The skyui file alleviates the crash but leaves two unsightly missing translations. Toggle "BSA Extractor" in mo and then install, confirming to extract. Delete all files except

interface\quest_journal.swf

SSE Character Specular Lighting Fix

Install this, Ignore on the box for mo. I think this is relevant...

Realistic Water Two

If you look at the waterfalls in enderal you can see a green glowing mesh, this kind of helps, by eliminating it. Use the default options on the installer. Only install the meshes and textures folder, no plugins.

Wanderer Cuirass by Frank and Cabal

These files tend to completely glitch out in Enderal, these are the same.
In MO do a manual install:

1. Inside the Meshes folder:
   • Create a folder called "Enderal" and move the armor folder into it
2. Do not install the plugin
3. Install
4. Run SSE Nif Optimizer on the mod folder with smooth normals checked.

Issues with SSE and Enderal

Critical

Things that actually impact gameplay.

Map plane not showing

For some reason the map plane in vyn.32.-5.9.bto isn't showing. Looking at other SE solutions on the nexus it seems like people stick the plane in .btr meshes.
I don't know what path I'll take yet.

Objects have distorted texture mapping

Not sure how to fix this. The texture appears to be corrupt in some manner. One object that has this is

meshes\enderal\clutter\miscellaneous\cart.nif

Minor

Can live with, but annoying

Large refs missing

Large refs are new in SSE and are pretty easy to generate with a script included with xEdit.

Extra options without translations on system page

The skyui file for sse was required to workaround a crash, but leaves two unsightly options that are missing translation strings.

Shadows and reflections flicker on water

Some shadows or maybe invalid reflections flicker on the water. Kind of distracting.

Weathers have too much bloom

Not sure if its normal or a side effect of the differences between Enderal an SSE. Should be possible to have a weather replacer that addresses minor issues and add SSE features.